Travel Orthopedic Certified Surgical Assistant

Job Description

HealthTrust Workforce Solution External is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Surgical Technologist
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 10 hours, days
• Employment Type : Travel

SHIFT : 6 : 30am - 3 : 00pm

REQUIRED :

CERTIFICATION / LICENSES :  BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.

Surgical Technician National Certification required. Once obtained, maintains National Certification as 1st Assistant.

POSITION TITLE : Certified Surgical Assistant

DEPARTMENT : Surgical Services

POSITION SUMMARY : Serves as support for orthopedic surgeons and staff on surgical team.As a Certified Surgical Technician is an integral member of the surgical team who provides support for orthopedic surgeons throughout the operation by preparing, providing and caring for instruments and assisting frequently on orthopedic cases. Reviews surgical schedules daily to anticipate need for prosthetic devices and other supplies and to arrange for their availability. Participates in quality improvement activities and in the orthopedic surgical line activities. Demonstrates competency in 1st Assistant skills. May assist in other specialties as time allows.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION : High school diploma or equivalent.

CERTIFICATION / LICENSES : BLS certification required. Surgical Technician National Certification required. Once obtained, maintains National Certification as 1st Assistant.

SKILLS :

EXPERIENCE : Minimum of three years of experience as Surgical Technician.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION :

ENVIRONMENT :

Employee will be instructed in Universal Precautions and Right to Know. Employee will be expected to utilize all protective equipment available whenever there is a potential for exposure to infectious materials or hazardous chemicals. Cleaning, repair and replacement of this protective equipment will be furnished by the hospital. Utilizes available tools to prevent worker injuries. Intermittent exposure to one or more unpleasant physical conditions. Constant exposure to hazards such as communicable diseases, needle punctures, x-ray radiation, stress and strain.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

CUSTOMER RELATIONS : (Refer to Customer Relations for definition.)

Other Responsibilities